APPOINTMENT OF UNQUALIFIED DEPUTY SHERIFF: REPEAL
House Bill 4848
Sponsor: Rep. Tony Stamas
Committee: Criminal Justice
Complete to 8-30-01
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4848 AS INTRODUCED 5-30-01
Currently, under Section 486 of the Michigan Penal Code, it is a misdemeanor offense for a sheriff to knowingly do the following:
· Appoint a person as undersheriff or deputy sheriff who has not resided in the state for at least one year preceding the time of appointment; or,
· appoint an undersheriff or deputy sheriff for the purpose of assisting or performing duties in the area of labor disputes if that person has not been a resident of the county in which the appointment is made for at least three months. The three-month residency requirement does not apply where the person appointed as undersheriff or deputy sheriff is a bona fide public law enforcement officer.
House Bill 4848 would amend the Michigan Penal Code by repealing Section 486.
MCL 750.486
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.